Jawbone regrowth breakthrough: growth factors help rebuild bone for dental implants
NCT ID NCT07654218
First seen Jun 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Summary
This study tested a procedure to rebuild lost jawbone in 11 people with severe bone loss, so they could later get dental implants. Surgeons used a mix of the patient's own bone, cow bone mineral, and growth factors from their blood to encourage new bone growth. The results showed that the bone graft stayed stable over 12 months, allowing successful implant placement.
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Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
What this could mean
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Active substance
Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) combined with bone graft (autogenous bone and bovine bone mineral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a reliable way to rebuild jawbone so people with severe bone loss can get dental implants.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 11 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure carries risks like infection or graft failure.
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